The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation - School of Design is an educational institution under the auspices of the Danish Ministry of Culture and is subject to the law on higher artistic educations.
The rector is appointed by the Danish Ministry of Culture to head the daily management of the School. The day to day leadership is carried out in collaboration with the school’s Management Team including head of department, head of research and head of administration.
The daily planning and development of the school’s education, professional specializations and teaching are carried out by the school’s five centres.
In 2011 The Danish Design School is embarking on a merger with The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture and School of Conservation. Together, we will create something new: The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation.
Management team 2011
- Tine Kjølsen - Rector, tkj@dkds.dk, + 45 3527 7623
- Jens Overbye - Vice-Rector, jov@dkds.dk, + 45 3527 7521
- Helle-Pia Morell - Head of Department, hpm@dkds.dk, + 45 3527 7583
- Julie Sommerlund - Head of Department, jso@dkds.dk, + 45 3727 7646
- Christian Heide - Head of Department, chp@dkds.dk, + 45 5649 1003
- Dorte Bo Bojesen- Head of Department, dbb@kadk.dk, +45 4070 9823
- Marianne Gyldendal - Head of Student Administration, mgy@dkds.dk, + 45 3527 7516
- Kristian Rise - Head of Communication and Library Services, kri@dkds.dk, + 45 3527 7676
The School of Design reports to the Ministry of Culture and is led by performance contracts, formulating the school's objectives and intended progress for a fixed period of time.
